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• Research Associate - Characterization of Haplotypic Diversity in Holstein Cattle

  Hiring Organization: Department of Animal Science
  Employment type: Full-Time
  Application Deadline: February 28, 2019
  

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  Michigan 4-H members and MSU students compete at World Dairy Expo, Ag Tech Team earns invitation to Europe

  Published on November 2, 2018

  Two teams and one individual representing Michigan competed at the National Dairy Cattle Judging Contest at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, on October 1.

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  13th Annual Animal Science Graduate Research Forum

  Published on October 19, 2018

  The 2018 Animal Science Graduate Research Forum included seven posters and 16 oral presentations.

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  Pursley Recipient of NAAB 2018 Research Award

  Published on October 15, 2018

  Dr. Richard Pursley has been named the 2018 National Association of Animal Breeders Research Award recipient.

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  Michigan 4-H alumni and members sweep Jersey breed class and earn top honors at All-American Invitational Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Contest

  Published on October 11, 2018

  Three teams representing Michigan competed at the All-American Invitational Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Contest in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on September 17.

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  Making Your Message Heard: My Experience with ComSciCon

  Published on October 3, 2018

  PhD candidate Kaitlyn Daza relates her experience at Michigan’s inaugural Communicating Science Convention.

• Michigan State seeks 2019 Dairy Farmer of the Year nominations

  Published on August 27, 2018

  The 2019 award will be presented at the Michigan Dairy Industry Awards Banquet on Feb. 8.

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  Researcher Q&A: Ron Bates - Making a difference, living his dream

  Published on August 15, 2018

  Ron Bates's ultimate goal is to provide the best service possible to Michigan residents through MSU Extension.

• Horse Back Riding Lessons

  Published on August 14, 2018

  Come ride at the MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center!

• Michigan State University Arabians in Envision

  Published on August 8, 2018

  Read about MSU Arabian horses in the latest issue of Arabian Horse Times' Envision.

• Prom and Salivo Bring Home Academic Honors

  Published on July 30, 2018

  Crystal Prom received a NIFA Predoctoral Fellowship, and Juliet Salivo received the 2018 Summer Research Opportunities Program Best Oral Presentation Award.

• Negreiro Brings Home First

  Published on July 18, 2018

  Ariana Negreiro earned first place at the ADSA Undergraduate Student Original Research Oral competition.

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  Michigan State University undergraduates are recipients of Agriculture Future of America Leader and Academic scholarships

  Published on June 25, 2018

  Caitlin Henne and Loren King are two of 70 students across the nation to be awarded the prestigious scholarship.

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  Aggressive dairy reproductive management decisions critical even in tough economic times

  Published on June 4, 2018

  Unprecedented prolonged low milk prices are wreaking havoc on Michigan dairy farms.

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  MSU students win its division in the 2018 National Dairy Challenge Contest while gaining practical, real-world experience

  Published on May 30, 2018

  Two MSU students participate in Dairy Challenge Academy with peers from across North America.

• Michigan Student Wins Top 2018 Pork Industry Scholarship

  Published on May 18, 2018

  This year’s top scholarship recipients are Madison Wensley and Amanda Anderson.